公开(公告)号：US20190096603A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US15715884

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Nathan Michael THOME ,  Joseph Benjamin GAULT

IPC: H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H15/10

Abstract: A computing device may include a housing with an aperture. A switch with an activation surface is connected to the housing. A button may be slidable within the aperture and may be configured to receive an activation force from a user to activate the switch. The button may be moveable to activate the switch. The button may have a back surface that is offset from the activation surface of the switch such that when the button is moved to the active position the activation surface and the back surface do not come into direct contact. An adapter may be positioned between the switch and the button, where the adapter has a switch surface and a button surface. The button surface may be aligned with the back surface of the button and the switch surface may be aligned with the activation surface of the switch.

公开(公告)号：US20220382326A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-01

申请号：US17769970

申请日：2020-10-21

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Nathan Michael THOME

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: An improved method and system for providing an adjustable foot (155) for an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a base (150), at least a foot (155) containing a portion being movable relative to the base between a first configuration and a second configuration, a magnetic element for moving said movable portion of the foot between the first configuration and the second configuration, and a display element (140) movably connected to the base, where the movement of the display element (140) from a first position to a second position causes the magnetic element to move the movable portion from the first configuration to the second configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20220374052A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17761906

申请日：2020-09-18

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Han LI ,  Masaaki FUKUMOTO ,  Nathan Michael THOME ,  James David HOLBERY ,  Paul Christopher KOS

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: A method of controlling opening resistance in an electronic device includes maintaining the electronic device in a closed state via a resistive force, wherein the resistive force is applied by at least one of: a hinge of the electronic device, and magnets of the electronic device. The method further includes using a sensor on an underside of the electronic device to detect a force applied to a first portion of the electronic device and determining that the force corresponds to a user initiating opening of the electronic device. In accordance with the determination, the method further includes reducing the resistive force to assist the user in opening the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20240255988A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18564454

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Nathan Michael THOME ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed MCLAUGHLIN ,  Lynda Anne HORTON-JONES ,  Whitney Anne REED ,  Kaitlyn Marley SHOECK

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  A45C11/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1607 ,  A45C11/00 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: A storage element for a computing device (304) includes a device sleeve (302) configured to receive a computing device. The device sleeve (302) includes an accessory slot (312) configured to receive a computing accessory (306). When the computing device (304) is inserted into the device sleeve (302), the accessory (306) is automatically inserted into the accessory slot (312). When the computing device (304) is removed from the device sleeve (302), the computing device (304) grabs, by magnetic attraction force, the accessory (306) and pulls it out of the device sleeve (302).

公开(公告)号：US20230067384A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17451444

申请日：2021-10-19

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Nathan Michael THOME ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed MCLAUGHLIN ,  Kaitlyn Marley SCHOECK ,  Aseem SINGLA ,  Joseph Benjamin GAULT

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: A computing device comprises a base that comprises a base surface configured to support the computing device on a supporting surface, and a front wall adjoining and extending away from the base surface. The computing device also includes a chassis adjoining the base, the chassis comprising a planar user interactive surface comprising one or more user input components. The chassis also comprises an overhanging brim that extends beyond at least the front wall of the base and comprises at least one magnet configured to removably retain a stylus underneath the overhanging brim.

公开(公告)号：US20220374090A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17325002

申请日：2021-05-19

Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor： Nathan Michael THOME ,  Aseem SINGLA ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed MCLAUGHLIN

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/039

Abstract: The patent relates to securely storing an input device relative to a computing device. One example can include a housing and a trough defined in the housing and configured to receive at least a portion of an input device. This example can also include a pair of opposing levers that are contained in the trough when the trough is empty and that pivot proud out of the trough around and against the input device installed in the trough.

公开(公告)号：US20160273564A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14664391

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Inventor： James Michael BONICATTO ,  Andrew William HILL ,  Nathan Michael THOME ,  John GODFREY ,  Robyn MCLAUGHLIN ,  Santosh SHETTY

IPC: F16B5/00 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: F16B5/00 ,  H01R12/7047 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K7/1407 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  H05K2201/10303 ,  H05K2201/1031 ,  H05K2201/10401 ,  H05K2201/10409 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  Y02P70/611

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure enable a printed circuit board to be coupled to a chassis. In some examples, a coupling mechanism includes a first body including a head portion and a shaft portion that has an inner surface defining a channel. The coupling mechanism includes a second body including a head portion and a shaft portion. At least a part of the second body shaft portion is positionable within the channel. An outer surface of the second body shaft portion is sized to enable the second body shaft portion to expand radially or move laterally within the channel when the part of the second shaft portion is positioned within the channel. Examples of the disclosure enable the printed circuit board to be coupled to a chassis in low-profile, reduced-stress manner.

Abstract translation: 本公开的示例使得印刷电路板能够耦合到底架。 在一些示例中，联接机构包括包括头部和具有限定通道的内表面的轴部的第一主体。 联接机构包括包括头部和轴部的第二主体。 第二主体轴部分的至少一部分可定位在通道内。 第二主体轴部分的外表面的尺寸设定成使得当第二轴部分的部分位于通道内时，第二主体轴部能够在通道内径向扩张或横向移动。 本公开的实例使得印刷电路板能够以低调，低应力的方式耦合到底盘。